Lockdown Protocol

# Lockdown Protocol with AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

This combo ranks at position 741 out of 2,828 tested combinations in Lockdown Protocol, placing it comfortably in the upper quartile of all tested systems. The pairing of a 6-core AMD processor with an Ampere-generation NVIDIA GPU produces a balanced platform that delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the data showing a clear progression from 55 FPS at 4K Ultra to 249 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results indicate this system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and remains capable at 1440p, while 4K requires setting adjustments to maintain smooth performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 741 out of 2,828 tested combinations places it in the 74th percentile of all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol. This is a strong showing, though not elite — the system sits behind roughly a quarter of tested configurations, which typically include newer GPUs and higher-core-count CPUs. Within the context of the game's requirements, this ranking reflects a system that can handle the game's demands at most settings without compromise.

The CPU component of this combo achieves an average benchmark score of 44,573, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs tested. This is notably higher than the combo's overall game rank, suggesting the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44,466 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44,342 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44,309 (0.6% behind). Interestingly, the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44,889, which is 0.7% higher than the 7500X3D, showing this AMD chip trades blows with current mid-range and previous-generation high-end mobile processors.

The GPU, meanwhile, achieves an average benchmark score of 23,172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. This is lower than the CPU's percentile, indicating the graphics card is more likely to constrain performance in demanding scenarios. The RTX 3080's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 at 23,249 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at 23,250 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23,273 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23,276 (0.4% higher). The extremely tight margins — all within 0.4% — suggest the RTX 3080 sits at a performance plateau where many GPUs converge.

The discrepancy between the CPU's 89th percentile and the GPU's 68th percentile, combined with the combo's 74th percentile game rank, suggests that Lockdown Protocol's performance is influenced by both components but leans more heavily on GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with the Raphael codename. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache — a configuration that benefits games with large working sets.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong single-thread performance with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,494, and a multithread score of 25,047. The floating-point math score of 43,594 and integer math score of 70,774 indicate balanced compute capabilities. The data compression score of 271,649 is particularly high, suggesting the processor handles memory-intensive workloads well. The CPU's average benchmark score of 44,573 places it just 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-13950HX, showing it competes favorably with mobile flagship processors despite being a desktop part.

For Lockdown Protocol, an FPS title, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is generally sufficient, as such games typically scale well up to 6-8 cores. The high L3 cache of 96 MB is the standout feature, as it can reduce memory latency for frequently accessed game data. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 2,779 provides context for how it handles game physics calculations, which are often single-threaded or lightly threaded.

The processor's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600, which scores 0.7% higher, making the 7500X3D effectively a peer of that mid-range desktop chip despite the different architecture and core configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 8,704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and its memory runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed.

The memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6X on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This bandwidth is critical for high-resolution textures and can be a differentiator in FPS games that load large maps. The GPU's pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities, while the FP32 throughput of 29.77 TFLOPS positions it as a high-performance compute device.

In benchmark comparisons, the RTX 3080's average score of 23,172 puts it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are separated by less than half a percent, with the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scoring 0.4% higher and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X also 0.4% higher. This clustering suggests the benchmark is not differentiating strongly between these GPUs, or that the RTX 3080's real-world performance varies significantly depending on workload.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25,086 is notably higher than its average score, indicating strong DirectX 11 performance. The DirectX 12 score of 100 and DirectX 11 score of 207 are less impressive in isolation, but these are synthetic metrics that may not reflect actual game performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 152,423 and Vulkan score of 33,620 provide additional context for compute and API-specific performance.

For Lockdown Protocol, the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming at all settings, and handles 4K with reduced settings. The 320-bit memory bus and high bandwidth help maintain consistent frame delivery in fast-paced scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 249 FPS average, Medium yields 177 FPS (with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 204), High achieves 155 FPS, and Ultra drops to 116 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 133 FPS difference, showing that settings have a dramatic impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings produce 183 FPS, Medium delivers 130 FPS (with a minimum of 110 and maximum of 149), High achieves 113 FPS, and Ultra drops to 85 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 98 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates but requires careful settings management. Low settings produce 118 FPS, Medium delivers 84 FPS (with a minimum of 71 and maximum of 96), High achieves 73 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS, showing that settings choices become even more impactful at 4K.

The Medium settings rows provide the only complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the frame range is 151-204 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 110-149 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 71-96 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame delivery without major stuttering, as the minimum frames are never below 60 FPS even at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K varies significantly by settings preset, revealing how the system scales under increasing GPU load. At Low settings, the transition from 249 FPS at 1080p to 183 FPS at 1440p represents a 26.5% decrease, and further to 118 FPS at 4K represents a 52.6% decrease from 1080p. This indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond 4K needs, and the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the drop from 177 FPS at 1080p to 130 FPS at 1440p is 26.6%, and to 84 FPS at 4K is 52.5% — nearly identical percentage drops to Low settings. This consistency suggests the scaling behavior is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

At High settings, the progression from 155 FPS at 1080p to 113 FPS at 1440p (27.1% drop) and 73 FPS at 4K (52.9% drop from 1080p) follows the same pattern. The Ultra settings show a similar trend: 116 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p (26.7% drop), and 55 FPS at 4K (52.6% drop from 1080p).

The remarkably consistent percentage drops across all settings — roughly 26-27% from 1080p to 1440p and 52-53% from 1080p to 4K — indicate that the limiting component scales predictably with pixel count. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases with resolution and the GPU's throughput determines frame rates. The CPU's contribution remains constant regardless of resolution, so the consistent scaling confirms the RTX 3080 is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data supports using Ultra settings if visual fidelity is prioritized, as the 116 FPS average remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, players seeking maximum refresh rates on high-Hz monitors should consider High settings at 155 FPS or Medium at 177 FPS, with Low at 249 FPS available for competitive play where frame rate trumps visuals.

At 1440p, Ultra settings at 85 FPS provide a good balance of visual quality and performance, though the game remains fully playable at High settings with 113 FPS. Medium at 130 FPS is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays, while Low at 183 FPS is available for esports-style play. The minimum frame data at Medium (110 FPS) ensures no drops below the common 100 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the settings choice becomes more critical. Ultra at 55 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, while High at 73 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium at 84 FPS (with a minimum of 71 FPS) is the recommended setting for consistent 4K performance, as it maintains frame rates above 70 FPS even in demanding scenes. Low at 118 FPS is available for players who prioritize performance over visual detail.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings offer the most balanced experience, with minimum frame rates that never drop below 71 FPS even at 4K resolution. The measured min/max data at Medium settings shows tight frame ranges, indicating stable performance without significant frame-time spikes.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Lockdown Protocol?

A: This combo ranks 741st out of 2,828 tested combinations, placing it in the upper quartile of all tested systems.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this system?

A: The highest measured average is 249 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 1440p Low, it achieves 183 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 118 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Lockdown Protocol?

A: Yes, but settings must be adjusted. At 4K Medium, the system averages 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 55 FPS average. High settings at 4K produce 73 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX, and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 0.7% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to similar GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 23,172. Its nearest rivals are within 0.4%: the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 0.3% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 0.4% higher.

Q: What resolution and settings provide the most consistent frame delivery?

A: Medium settings provide the most consistent frame delivery across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, frames range from 151 to 204 with a 177 average; at 1440p Medium, 110 to 149 with a 130 average; and at 4K Medium, 71 to 96 with an 84 average.